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Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India

Scholarship Value

Full Fee + Maintenance

Annual

Deadline

November 2025

Awards/Year

40+ lakh students per year

Min. Marks

No Limit

Income Limit

₹2.5 Lakhs/year

About This Scholarship

Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students is one of India's most important social welfare scholarship schemes. It covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and other essential expenses for SC students pursuing post-matriculation education. The scheme ensures that no deserving SC student is denied higher education due to financial constraints.

Est. Year

1944

Application Mode

Online

Award Type

Annual

Eligibility Criteria

Must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) category
Annual family income below ₹2.5 lakhs
Studying in a government-recognized institution
Must be an Indian national
Not receiving scholarship from any other source

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Min. Marks: No Limit
Income: ₹2.5 Lakhs/year
Level: Class 11-12, UG, PG, PhD, Diploma
Stream: Any Stream

What You'll Get

Full reimbursement of tuition and non-refundable fees
Maintenance allowance: ₹1,200–2,000/month (hostellers) or ₹550–1,200/month (day scholars)
Book grant up to ₹3,000/year
Study tour charges (up to 2 tours/year for professional courses)
Thesis/dissertation typing allowance for research students

Documents Required

1
Caste certificate from competent authority
2
Income certificate from competent authority
3
Aadhaar card
4
Bank account details
5
Previous year marksheet
6
Current year admission proof and fee receipt
7
Residential proof
8
Passport size photograph

Keep both physical and digital (PDF/JPEG) copies of all documents ready before starting your application.

Selection Process

All eligible applicants who fulfill income and caste criteria are awarded the scholarship, subject to budget availability. Priority given to students with lower income.

Renewal Criteria

Pass in each year's examination. Must maintain regular attendance. Income limit must be satisfied annually.

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40+ lakh students per year scholarships available

Deadline November 2025
ModeOnline
ValueFull Fee + Maintenance
Est.1944
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Eligible For

Education Level

Class 11-12UGPGPhDDiploma

Streams

Any Stream

Tags

#Government#SC#Post-Matric#NSP#Reserved Category

Contact & Help

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